Senior Total Rewards Manager

Why work for Manitou Group? 

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a “One United Team” focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations  in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world.

Are you  looking for a new opportunity? Join us to be part of our continuous success.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

Reporting to the HR Director, the Senior Total Rewards Manager supports the human resources department through the management, administration, analysis, and execution of compensation, benefits, and payroll. This position also serves as a strategic partner to design and support compensation and benefit strategies to ensure organizational effectiveness. The Senior Total Rewards Manager works collaboratively with internal and external resources to develop, improve and implement compensation, payroll and benefit processes in order to support talent retention and attraction.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and administer components of total compensation, including but not limited to employee benefits, salaries and bonus programs, and long and short-term incentive programs at all levels.

• Partner with Senior Leadership to develop and roll out incentive programs that motivate, engage and attract talent in the workforce.

• Partner with Senior Leadership to budget and facilitate annual merit increases, bonus programs as well as benefit programs.  Continually evaluates and proposes actions to ensure pay equity.

• Partner with the HR team to create tools for career paths/ladders and compensation ranges. 

• Review benefits offering and ensure market competitiveness across the Americas region. 

• Identify and resolve issues related to compensation, payroll and benefit programs and implement process improvements and efficiencies.

• Partner with HRIS Manager to manage, enhance and ensure consistency of compensation and benefit information between all company systems.

• Oversee the operations, legal compliance, and communication of the Company’s compensation, group benefits and wellness programs.

• Provide oversight to our insurance partners, brokers and carriers to ensure quality plan service and administration as well as staying abreast of all new opportunities related to Comp & Benefits.

• Manage and direct Benefit & Compensation team member(s) to achieve accuracy, efficiency and quality service delivery on a consistent basis.  

• Use strong project management skills to oversee all aspects of benefits renewals, vendor changes, wellness programs/events. Coordinate and lead roll out of annual open enrollment to include communications, documentation, events and resources.

• Oversee and supervise payroll functions ensuring payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with legal requirements.

• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations, ensuring timeliness and accuracy for all required reporting, filing and notifications (EEO-1, 1095-C, 5500, NDT, etc.).

• Act as a subject-matter expert on all benefit & compensation matters. 

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing and coordinating the administration, execution and analysis of a broad range of compensation and employee benefit programs.

• Experience utilizing HRIS/HCM systems; experience with Paylocity, CompAnalyst a strong plus! Proficiency with Google Suite, email, docs, slides, sheets, forms, preferred.

• Experience working in a global organization with Matrix reporting preferred 

EXPERTISE:

• Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly and manage change efficiently, proactively and in a positive manner

• Strong working knowledge of benefit plans, their mechanics, and legal regulations. Experience managing vendor relationships preferred.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; equivalent related work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Human Resource certification (PHR, SPHR, CP, SCP) preferred.

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS:

• Executive Leadership Team; Managers & Leaders; Employee Base

• Legal & Compliance Resources

• Third party vendors

What does MANITOU Group offer?

• Base Salary Range between $135,000 - $155,000 per year, plus a potential annual bonus based on performance metrics
  • Actual pay determined by experience level, skills, qualifications & work location
• This position is located in West Bend, WI 
• Travel Requirements - There would be travel opportunities up to 10% of the year including visiting our plants in South Dakota, distribution center in Belvidere, IL or our global corporate office in France
• In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement, volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year and so much more!
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Manitou Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability status.

What is MANITOU Group?

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